I had my second fill on Monday (the pic is posted) and since then, I have great restriction! OMG! I never thought I would get here. I am only able to HALF the amount of food that I was eating prior to said second fill. I am getting "stuck" feelings but have NOT been stuck yet. I have to eat my food incredibly slowly and over an extended period of time. I am consuming a LOT less calories too! YAY. So, right now I can honestly say that I LOVE my band!!! I am happy that the scale continues to move downward and that makes so stinking happy!!
See this cute picture? Well, it is not so cute when you are trying to walk/run while pushing a stroller with a 7 month old that is screaming because she is hot, tired, hungry and just plain not happy! I try to exercise when my husband is home and he can keep Macy but he has been working a LOT lately and therefore I am left with 2 options: Take her with me OR Not exercise. I WANT to exercise because I want to lose weight. My hubby is not very supportive about me doing things to "better" myself...this could very well not be true....but he isn't exactly rushing home to let me go for a walk. During this "lovely" walk last night I actually stopped for a second and called my husband and told him to listen to what I was listening to......and I held the phone by Macy, screaming. I then read him the riot act! I was PISSED! My entire freaking life revolves around my kids and therefore I always put myself on the back burner! I know, I know....this is what we do when we are mothers but can't I get some "ME TIME"?!? I am only asking for a few hours a week! Now, before you contact the local child welfare department....I DID NOT just ignore her cries! I gave her a bottle, a toy, talked to her but NOTHING helped until she finally fell asleep! Ugh....eating a bowl of ice cream, sitting on the couch, watching TV would have been a LOT less stressful!
So, I am 10.6 pounds from reaching my first MAJOR weight goal. Once I lose that pesky 10.6 pounds, I will no longer weigh 300 pounds! That is a HUGE accomplishment, after all I have not been under 300 in almost 4 years, at our wedding. Granted I was about 298 but I wasn't 300 and that was AWESOME. So...since I am soooo stinking close to my goal what should my "reward" be? I am not into designer bags and am not a "girly girl". I get pedicures when I need them and get my hair cut at a reasonably priced chain salon. I thought about buying a pair of Keen shoes but not sure that is what I really want! So...to all my AWESOME followers...what would you suggest? Do you think Amy W. would come celebrate with me? That would be the BESTEST reward EVER! Yes, I am her BIGGEST (no pun intended) fan! No, seriously......give me some ideas! Thanks!!!
**Smooches**
Wow not sure what to say about the hubby, but hopefully it will get better.
ReplyDeleteAs for a reward....what about a play, concert or go general celebration with close girlfriends. Not sure if I helped, but CONGRATS on the WL!!
Yeah for restriction! Boo for crying babies and husbands that don't rush home to help out!
ReplyDeleteSeriously...this is a very common issue. I would suggest talking to him calmly and non-confrontationally at a time when you are not upset. Explain to him what you would like for him to do. Men are not great at taking hints and figuring out what you need and want without being told explicitly. When he actually does it, go NUTS with the praise and thanks! You can also give him choices that make it seem like he is the one controlling the situation. For example, explain that you want to walk without the kiddo and ask would 6:00 PM or 8:00 AM (or whatever) be better for him to watch her. Then he's had some input and doesn't feel so "forced".
It is hard for the parent who isn't at home all day to understand just how tough that job is. Be sure your husband knows that you will have lots more time for him if you get a chance to recharge your batteries.
Good luck!
Can you order some work out DVDS and do them in the house?!?
ReplyDeleteOMG go with the Keen shoes! They're my favorite kind of tennie/all day shoe. They've come out with some really awesome lines here recently.
ReplyDeleteSorry about the issue with your hubby. I hope it gets better. Until it does though, just keep pushing! It'll be worth it!
Yea for restriction!! Not sure about a goal gift. Maybe a kid free day? :)
ReplyDeleteUm okay....love you...but is it horrible if I want to kick your husband in the nads for not supporting you in your exercise? Hmmmm rewards...how about a massage? By a cute boy named Paco.....yes, yes, that will do.
ReplyDeleteI was thinking the exactly same thing the other day.... how do i reward myself through all this to keep positive... its HARD! My big present to myself in the end is going to Melb AUS which is like a clothing capital (so i will shop shop and shop for more!) but i want smaller presents for myself along the way... i love bags and shoes but until i loose the weight i dont want to splurge on things... i also want a new lounge suite but ill just buy that ona whim ahaha. Buy yourself a new digi camera to take more sexy shots of yourself!
ReplyDeleteI loved this post... so happy to see you love your band... i dont love mine :(
I had my first fill about a week ago and i feel a certain ammount of restriction but not enough to make me go 'ok this is a good place to be in'.
OMG BOOBS, ahahah thatd be so much fun! Chicago would be GREAT.... im trying to get over to the USA next year.. maybe i can come visit a few of you guys!
Ash
I am so excited for you and your band! Yippee! And I'm pissed that your hubby is not being more supportive but let him get used to the new you and see how important this is for you. Many folks who are used to seeing us dieting all the time, just expect us to give up and go back to our old miserable selves. So he needs to know that your health and well-being is a family affair and get more involved. As for the rewards, I like to travel so a little trip would be nice... and some "Me time"...*Maria*
ReplyDeleteYay for you on restriction! You will reach that major goal in no time at all!!!!
ReplyDeleteI would reward yourself with a good old fashion babysitter! Call her up and offer her a sweet deal and then talk the walk of your dreams.
ReplyDeleteKeep in mind that a happy mom makes for happy kids and congrats on that goal. You got that in the bag!
Congrats on restriction...so rare after only 2 fills.
ReplyDeleteI just had #3 today and am hoping something improves soon.
Keep up the good work.
Congrats on your restriction! I say reward yourself with some me time.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the restriction!! Nice feeling isn't it?? Since you are interested in exercise how about something like a body bugg or a pedometer, etc. I have a Polar Heart Monitor. I love it!
ReplyDeleteGreat job - good luck reaching that first major goal!
*hugs* hey honey!! Thanks for the lovely message you left me!! I think you ate doing amazing and we can totally do this together Hun!!! Just keep that goal in mind gettig under 300 you'll be there soon and we can dance our wee butts in the 2'S baby!!!! Xxxxx
ReplyDeleteHey! Sorry for your tough day! those are the worst..Hope the next day was better..Congrats though on your restriction..that is really awesome! I'm definitely a bit jealous!!! In terms of your prize for reaching your goal, that is a tough one! I have struggled with that as well, but I tend to get lil things a long the way.haha. Are you into the spa? or perhaps a magazine subscription? new clothes? not that helpful but maybe some ideas..btw, your daughter is SOOO cute!!! (though i'm sure not when she was wailing)..she is a doll though! on BOOBS, I am not sure if I am going to be able to make it..I'm still not 100% I can't make it, so we will see..right now i think it will be tough as I am supposed to be out of town the week before and the week after..we will see..it would be awesome! hope you are having a nice weekend!
ReplyDeleteHi girl!!! I just figured out I wasn't following your blog!!! I am so sorry! Glad I found it, am I am following it!!!!!! :) Take care!
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